Do you need a Licence to sell dogs UK?

All selling animals as pets activities need a licence if they're carried out as a commercial business. To decide if an activity is a business and will need a licence, consider if the operator: makes any sale or carries out the activity to make a profit. earns any commission or fee from the activity.

Can you sell dogs without a license UK?

You cannot sell puppies or kittens if you have not bred them yourself. You do not need a licence to sell a small number of offspring of pets that you've bred, for example as a hobby. However, if you do this often or with many animals you may be classed as a business and may need a licence.

Can I sell a puppy I just bought UK?

It is illegal for a licence holder to sell a puppy as a pet or to permanently separate it from its biological mother, if it's under 8 weeks old. A puppy under 6 months may only be sold by its breeder, who must be the person named on the licence.

Do I need a dog breeder licence?

A licence is required for either or both of the following: Breeding three or more litters of puppies in any 12-month period. Breeding dogs and advertising a business of selling dogs.

Do I need a licence to sell pet products?

Rules and Regulations

Before you start a pet treat business, you must contact your local Trading Standards for advice, since you must be approved by your local authority before you begin operating. You can find application forms on your local authority's animal health website.

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Are you allowed to sell pets?

All selling animals as pets activities need a licence if they're carried out as a commercial business. To decide if an activity is a business and will need a licence, consider if the operator: makes any sale or carries out the activity to make a profit.

What licence do pet shops need?

If you want to 'keep a pet shop' you must obtain a licence from your local authority which needs to be renewed annually. Failure to obtain a licence, or breach of its conditions, could see you facing a fine and/or imprisonment.

Can you sell dogs without a breeding license?

The breeding and sale of dogs is regulated by the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973, the Breeding of Dogs Act 1991 and the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999. A person who “keeps a breeding establishment for dogs” is required to obtain a licence from the local authority.

Do you pay tax on dog breeding UK?

If after looking you roughly break even, then obviously you are not a business operation and so no breeding licence would be required. However, it is important to note that a £1,000 trading income (ignoring any costs involved in producing the litter) is a tax threshold.

How much is a dog breeding licence UK?

Apply for a licence

An Animal Health Inspector will then contact you to give you advice on your application. The application fee is £78. The licence fee is £270 (per year) plus veterinary fees. Information about the licensing of animal activities is available on the Business Companion website.

What is the law on puppy sales UK?

The law makes it illegal to sell puppies and kittens under 6 months old unless the seller: has bred the puppy or kitten themselves, or. isn't a business (e.g. if they're a legitimate rescue centre.

Can you sell dogs in the UK?

Sellers need a licence if they are:

Advertising a business breeding and selling dogs. Selling dogs commercially, such as in a pet shop. Selling puppies under the age of 12 weeks, even if they are not the breeder.

What is Lucy's Law UK?

Lucy's Law means that anyone wanting to get a new puppy or kitten in England must now buy direct from a breeder, or consider adopting from a rescue centre instead. It also means that licensed dog breeders are required to show puppies interacting with their mothers in their place of birth.

Do puppies need to be microchipped before being sold?

Whose responsibility is it to microchip a puppy? It's a dog breeder's responsibility to ensure puppies are microchipped before selling them. Puppies cannot be sold until they're eight weeks old, and they must be microchipped before you can buy them.

What is a pet licence UK?

While a licence for a pet dog or cat and most common domestic pets is not required, you will need a licence to keep some animals considered to be wild, dangerous or exotic.

Do breeders have to vaccinate puppies UK?

Most puppies bred by a responsible breeder will have had their first set of vaccinations before you bring them home. Your breeder will be able to advise further. Read more: Finding a good puppy breeder: things to consider when buying a dog.

Do you have to declare money made from selling puppies?

The current HMRC trading income allowance is £1,000. So if income received from the sale of puppies is under £1,000, over the course of a year, DEFRA guidance is clear that you do not require a licence (unless you are over the litter threshold).

How do I report a dog breeder to HMRC?

** Remember, if you suspect someone else of being an illegal puppy breeder or dealer, you can contact HMRC's helpline on 0800 788 887 to report your concerns.

Do you need a licence to breed and sell cats in the UK?

Cats - Any person breeding 3 or more litters of kittens in any 12 month period must be licensed by the Local Authority. The requirement to be licensed applies whether the breeder sells or otherwise supplies a kitten as a pet to another person.

Can anyone breed dogs and sell them?

Sellers need a licence if they are:

Advertising a business breeding and selling dogs. Selling dogs commercially, such as in a pet shop. Selling puppies under the age of 12 weeks, even if they are not the breeder.

Can anyone breed and sell puppies?

Breeders can only sell puppies they have bred themselves, and only from the place the puppy was bred and reared. Puppies must be 8 weeks old before they can be sold or leave their mum. Puppies must be seen with their biological mum.

Where can I sell my puppies UK?

Our online service can help you advertise your litter to puppy buyers. Find a Puppy allows puppy buyers to search by breed, location and health screening status to find the perfect dog for them. Breeders who have registered their puppies with us can advertise their whole litter for a period of two months from only £20.

What dogs do you need a license for in the UK?

While a licence for a pet dog or cat and most common domestic pets is not required, you will need a licence to keep some animals considered to be wild, dangerous or exotic.

Is it illegal to sell a puppy under 6 months?

A puppy under 6 months may only be sold by its breeder, who must be the person named on the licence. It may only be shown to a prospective buyer in the presence of its biological mother (unless she has died).

How do I start a pet business?